WQXR

For over 80 years, WQXR has been the undisputed voice of classical music in New York, and by extension, much of the United States. This isn't background noise; it's a deep the concert hall. The station programs works from Bach's Brandenburg Concertos to Mahler's symphonies with a scholar's precision and a music lover's passion. You'll hear familiar orchestral giants, but also the delicate intricacies of string quartets and the dramatic sweep of opera. They don't shy away from contemporary composers, either, often featuring new commissions and the work of living artists. If you want to listen t…